Following lockdown 3 in England I (like everyone else in the world) was itching to get out. Whilst I had done a few local rides post lockdown, with the easing measures allowing overnight stops for self-contained accommodation, it was time to hook the bike up to the back of the trailer and head off! Where … Continue reading Salisbury Plain TET – a post lockdown blast →

You can see from my earlier post on luggage selection, that in the end I decided to go with my existing AltRider Hemisphere luggage option, even though it is probably not the ideal solution (i.e. not sure I would pick it for the 690 Enduro R if I had not already got it). I further … Continue reading KTM 690 Enduro R – rear rack selection and fitment →

Having done some great tours on both the Africa Twin and CRF 250 Rally, where I camped off the bike in various countries, I knew if I wanted to keep up that tradition I would need a good luggage option for the 690 Enduro R. So, lets be 100% clear up front, unlike the 250 … Continue reading 690 Enduro R – luggage options →

So, I use soft luggage on my off road bikes, which is great, but it does mark you plastics where it rests on them. As you bump up and down off road, the whole things is rubbing, and add to that dirt etc. always gets stuck between luggage and panels - all in all, its … Continue reading Panel protection from scrapes and soft luggage →

OK, I have managed to rack up 3K miles on my new CFR250 Rally in the first 2.5 months of ownership. I have already had some great outings to local green lanes, the peak district and mid-wales - but a 60 mile a day commute means that the lions share of miles end up being … Continue reading CRF250 Rally, stock IRC Tyres at 3,000 miles →

So, before I start, let me just acknowledge that motorbike tyres seem to be a very emotive subject; where ones mans elixir is another mans poison. What unfolds below is my simple and honest view, nothing more - nothing less. So, with that said... lets crack on. With over 3,000 miles done in under 3 … Continue reading Selecting new tyres for the CRF250 Rally →

With a 9 night camping trip to the Pyrenees booked for September 2019, I needed to organise a decent luggage option for my Honda CRF250 Rally. I did lots of luggage research, took the plunge on a Giant Loop Great Basin (which didnt work out, so I returned it), so decided to try the Altrider … Continue reading Long distance luggage – Altrider Hemisphere Saddlebag →

In a previous post I looked at a variety of luggage options for the Honda CRF250 Rally, where I realised the options for larger luggage were somewhat compromised by the BFA (Big Fat Ass) of the Rally. I decided in the end, that the two best choices were the AltRider Hemisphere saddlebags, or the Giant … Continue reading Long distance luggage – Giant Loop Great Basin →

OK, so having opted to change bikes from a large Africa Twin, to a smaller ADV bike, the CRF250 Rally, I decided I needed to book something adventurous to justify the switch. After all, the whole point of switching was to give me the confidence to take on more adventure, solo if needed. With an … Continue reading Big adventure, small bike! The Pyrenees →